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However, just a day earlier, the release of recent labor market data cast doubt on these rosy assertions. The conflicting narratives highlight the growing divide between political messaging and economic realities. While Trump’s comments suggest a booming economy, the underlying data reveal signs of stress and weakening fundamentals that cannot be ignored.
Labor Market Data: Growth Cooling Off
The latest job figures for May showed a stark slowdown in private-sector hiring, adding only 37,000 jobs—a considerable drop from April's 60,000 and far below economist forecasts, which ranged up to 130,000 with a central estimate around 90,000. Such figures signal a deceleration in job creation, which many interpret as an early sign of economic fatigue.